There was visible distortion occuring to metal framing and anchoring system, however there was no failure. Refer to the photo section for additional information.

*Note: The thermal cycling was conducted according to the attached test procedure. At the conclusion of the cycling, there were no visible detrimental effects to the wall. Reference Table 2 and Sketch 2 for Temperatures and Deflection recorded during the cycling.

During SlenderWall panel installation, there may be interior building locations which have limited access so that Type X gypsum board cannot be applied to the panel’s stud frame in order to provide the necessary thermal protection. In those instances, a sprayable cementitious fire protective coating like Grace Construction Products Monokote Z 3306 can be applied with appropriate thickness to provide the necessary thermal barrier.